John 17:18As you sent me into the world, even so I have sent them into the world.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Upper room. Jesus' final prayer before arrest, knowing He'll be dead within hours...
The emotion here: determined urgency knowing death is hours away
The original word
apostellō (ἀπέστειλας) — to send with authority and purpose, like an ambassador
Why it matters
This prayer was likely heard by all eleven remaining disciples in the upper room
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 17:18
Jesus uses the SAME Greek word for how the Father sent Him as how He's sending them
Common misconceptionPeople think this only applies to pastors and missionaries, but Jesus is commissioning every believer as His representative wherever they go.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
John 17:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 17:18 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 45% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prayer genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mission, sending. Notable phrases: sent me into the world; I have sent them. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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